The Weather Thread 2024

[Sasperella2]

1 hour ago, dg.bandol said:

It’s currently raining in Glasgow, Chris- you made your escape just in time!

The Glasgow weather is the worst. It could at least match Glastonbury - as I'm not going it feels very much like they're rubbing salt into the wound!!

[Avalon_Fields]

It’s a lovely morning in Pilton

[AdrianH]

Quick scan of UKV hi res for worst case possible rain prospects:

 

Wednesday: few scattered showers

Thursday: maybe a brief period of light rain on Thursday morning if it doesn't fizzle out before it reaches the site

Friday: few scattered showers

Saturday: heavy rain to the north, might reach us eventually on Saturday night. Again looks brief but could be heavier.

Sunday: UKV run only goes to 120hr

 

Nothing overly concerning - I'll just chuck the cagoule/poncho in the bottom of the bag. Looks like nearly perfect conditions to me on the whole.

 

Edited June 25 by AdrianH

[Alvoram]

46 minutes ago, briddj said:

For some reason the 18Z didn't run live last night, so no summary there. So, with only THREE reviews to go, let's see what the GFS says.

 

GATES OPEN & WEDNESDAY

 

Completely dry, 21-22.

 

 

Dry, ignore that light blue, highs of 25.

 

Temperatures into Thursday of 15-16.

 

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Dry, highs of 19-20.

 

Temperatures into Friday of 12-13.

 

 

Pressure picture near identical. Latest on the right.

 

 

FRIDAY

 

Dry, highs of 18-19.

 

Temperatures into Saturday of 10.

 

 

Identical again, latest on the right.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Chance of some very light rain around headliner time, bit more in the Midlands. Highs of 19-20.

 

Temperatures into Sunday of 13-14.

 

 

Pressure marginally not as strong. Latest on the right.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 17-18 - a three degree downgrade on the 18Z.

 

Temperatures into Monday of 13-14.

 

 

Similar picture again, latest on the right.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Another great run, though there is still some uncertainty about the exact facts of Sunday - it could yet be that, as on the 18Z, a little more heat builds in.

 

Looks like we've ... WON?

 

Two more runs to go!

 

 

 

It did run live, just doesn't show on netweather for some reason... It is available on wetterzentrale, much of the same though.... 

This morning's GFS is a little concerning, as the UKMO shows increasing chances of rain Saturday and Sunday too, so they're both somewhat in agreement... But we all knew that, until we were there, predicting the Friday, Saturday and Sunday is next to impossible. Still time for a few couple more ups and downs on the actual weekend itself... 🤞

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 hours ago, Rabocse said:

Make sure to stop in a the George and Pilgrims. Fantastic medieval pub. The food is also excellent. Oldest purpose built public house in the south west 

Know them well!

[gooner1990]

3 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

On site Wednesday, a day in Glastonbury today, climbing the Tor! 

enjoy 🙂

 

pics from the Tor later?

[Trunks1993]

This will be my 9th UK camping festival since 2012 (4th Glasto). Have only worn trainers to all of them I.e never had a bad weather festival. Thank you weather gods. 

[Jacko45]

20 minutes ago, Alvoram said:

It did run live, just doesn't show on netweather for some reason... It is available on wetterzentrale, much of the same though.... 

This morning's GFS is a little concerning, as the UKMO shows increasing chances of rain Saturday and Sunday too, so they're both somewhat in agreement... But we all knew that, until we were there, predicting the Friday, Saturday and Sunday is next to impossible. Still time for a few couple more ups and downs on the actual weekend itself... 🤞

 

Party pooper

[EavisAintDead]

3 hours ago, Rabocse said:

Make sure to stop in a the George and Pilgrims. Fantastic medieval pub. The food is also excellent. Oldest purpose built public house in the south west 

Beckets Inn has a nicer garden for this weather! 

[JayBoogie]

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

[gooner1990]

1 minute ago, JayBoogie said:

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

 

I'm leaving my boots in my car. 

[JayBoogie]

2 minutes ago, gooner1990 said:

 

I'm leaving my boots in my car. 

 

I'm on the coach, I'll have to leave mine in your car too

[CaledonianGonzo]

4 minutes ago, JayBoogie said:

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

Do you have trail or hiking shoes? They seem like the ideal middle ground.

[gooner1990]

Just now, JayBoogie said:

 

I'm on the coach, I'll have to leave mine in your car too

 

Personally if it was me I would wear them to the site then switch to trainers once you've put your tent up.

 

You never know with this country if the weather might suddenly change!

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

Always, ALWAYS, take rain gear and wet weather footwear. If it doesn’t rain, you won’t mind the extra weight, if it does, you’ll be more grateful than you can possibly imagine. Forecasts can and do change at short notice. 

[Trunks1993]

3 minutes ago, JayBoogie said:

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

 

It would have to be a Michael Fish level blunder to be anything other than trainers right now. The ground is a desert and rain forecasted won't have any effect on the site

[JayBoogie]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Do you have trail or hiking shoes? They seem like the ideal middle ground.

 

Nah just huge heavy duty ones. I'm a city boy, I don't really do practical. The last time I went camping I got lost in some fields, got scratched/stung to bits then fell in a river

 

I think boots for the journey is the way forward

[CaledonianGonzo]

I am thinking of ditching my boots, but my shoes for dry weather are still gore tex / vibram soled things so even if things do d@b down I'm not going to be completely f**ked.

[Sheffield Steve]

Sunny and already feeling warm in the fields this morning…. For those travelling today, have a safe journey… not long now!

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

1 hour ago, Alvoram said:

It did run live, just doesn't show on netweather for some reason... It is available on wetterzentrale, much of the same though.... 

This morning's GFS is a little concerning, as the UKMO shows increasing chances of rain Saturday and Sunday too, so they're both somewhat in agreement... But we all knew that, until we were there, predicting the Friday, Saturday and Sunday is next to impossible. Still time for a few couple more ups and downs on the actual weekend itself... 🤞

Anyone know that the ECMWF is saying to it?

[Trunks1993]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Anyone know that the ECMWF is saying to it?

 

Fully dry

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

5 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Anyone know that the ECMWF is saying to it?

Dry all weekend 

[Nobody Interesting]

Every run I am seeing and every forecast (apart from YR) has 100% dry and YR has only 0.3mm rain and you would not even notice that.

The only outlier I am seeing is, again, YR and then only for Sunday when they have 25 degrees as a high.

My rain umbrella is still in my bag.

[woyski]

The UV umbrella is packed to trick the weather gods, but we all know I'll be needing it for shade only. Trainers packed, walking boots ready for action. LET'S GO

[The Nal]

Not packing till later but looks like the walking boots are staying at home.

 

Boxers and socks for every day, a couple of shirts and a pair of shorts and we're ready to roll.